Tag: Buddha

Lord Buddha’s holy relics returned back to Pakistan

COLOMBO: The most sacred relics of Lord Buddha from Taxila were taken back to Pakistan today after the conclusion of a three-week long exposition...

Islamabad mayor announces preservation of ancient Buddhist sites in capital

ISLAMABAD: Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Anser Aziz has said that peace, love and tolerance are hallmarks of the teaching of Gautama Buddha. These values...

Lord Buddha’s sacred relics from Pakistan arrive in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: In order to present the richest Buddhist historical legacy to the Sri Lankan people, Pakistan has sent the most sacred relics of the Lord...

Tibetans welcome new year with giant Buddhas, dancing and lamb carcasses

Despite a few elbows to the face, Tsering pushed through the broil of Tibetan worshippers and lifted her bawling two-year-old over the mad crush,...

1,700-year-old sleeping Buddha unveiled in Pakistan, evoking diverse heritage

Pakistan unveiled the remains of a 1,700-year-old sleeping Buddha image on Wednesday as part of an initiative to encourage tourism and project religious harmony...